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Carbon-Z Cub SS

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Flying Tips and Repairs

Always 

decrease throttle at

propeller strike.

Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a fl ying location. 

Flying Field

Always choose a wide-open space for fl ying your aircraft. It is ideal for you to fl y 
at a sanctioned fl ying fi eld. If you are not fl ying at an approved site, always avoid 
fl ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid 
fl ying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards, or 
soccer fi elds. 

Range Check your Radio System

Before you fl y, range check the radio system. Refer to your specifi c transmitter 
instruction manual for range test information.

Understanding Oscillation

Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle for the fi rst time), you 
will normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement. In some fl ight 
conditions, you will see oscillation. If oscillation occurs, decrease airspeed. If oscil-
lation persists, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.

Takeoff

Place the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the wind). Set your transmitter 
in low rate and gradually increase the throttle to ¾ to full and steer with the rudder. 
Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to a comfortable altitude.

Flying

Fly the airplane and trim it for level fl ight at ¾ throttle. After landing, adjust the 
linkages mechanically to account for trim changes, then reset the trims to neutral. 
Ensure the aircraft will fl y straight and level with no trim or sub-trim.

TIP

 If using more than 8 clicks of fl ight trim, mechanically adjust the linkage so 

less trim is needed, or AS3X operation may be affected.

Landing

For your fi rst fl ights and with the recommended battery pack (EFLB32006s30), set 
your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 7 minutes. Adjust your timer for longer or 
shorter fl ights once you have fl own the model. When the motor pulses, land the 
aircraft immediately and recharge the fl ight battery. It is not recommended to fl y 
the battery to LVC.

Make sure to land into the wind. Fly the aircraft to approximately 36 inches
(90 cm) or less above the runway, using a small amount of throttle for the entire 
descent. Keep the throttle on until the aircraft is ready to fl are. During fl are, keep 
the wings level and the aircraft pointed into the wind. Gently lower the throttle 
while pulling back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down on its wheels.

NOTICE:

 If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and trim fully. Failure to do 

so could result in extra damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC 
and motor.

NOTICE: 

After any impact, always ensure the receiver 

is secure in the fuselage. If you replace the receiver, 
install the new receiver in the same orientation as the 
original receiver or damage may result.

NOTICE: 

Crash damage is not covered under warranty.

Flaps

When using fl aps, takeoffs and landings are shorter. When 
taking off, the tail will come off the ground quicker for bet-
ter rudder control during the takeoff roll.

During landing, the fl aps allow a landing approach to be steeper with the ability to 
use more throttle. Flaps make the plane come in at a slower airspeed
and make it easier to fl are and settle in for a smooth landing.
When deploying the fl aps, slow the aircraft down to 1/4 throttle. If the fl aps
are deployed when the aircraft is at a higher speed, the aircraft will pitch up. 
Set your down elevator to fl ap compensation according to the Transmitter Setup 
Chart to reduce the pitch up tendency.

NOTICE:

 When using fl aps with this airplane, down elevator to fl ap mixing is 

required. Failure to do so may result in loss of control or a crash.

Water Takeoff and Landing Using the Optional Float Set

Only use the fl oats if you are comfortable fl ying your aircraft and have
repeatedly taken off, fl own and landed with success. Flying off water poses a
higher risk to the airplane because the electronics can fail if fully immersed in
water.

Always ensure the optional fl oats (EFLA5600 (fl oats) and EFL12419 (fl oat Struts), 
sold separately) are secure on the fuselage and that the fl oat rudder linkage is cor-
rectly connected and moves freely before putting the aircraft in water.

To take off from water, steer with the rudder to face into the wind and slowly in-
crease the throttle. Keep the wings level on takeoff. Hold a small amount (1/4–1/3) 
of up elevator and the aircraft will lift off once fl ying speed is reached. Avoid rapidly
increasing the throttle as torque from the motor may cause the aircraft to roll
to the left when on water.

To land this aircraft on water, fl y the aircraft to a couple of feet off the surface
of the water. Reduce throttle and add up elevator to fl are the aircraft.
When taxiing, you must use throttle to move the aircraft forward, but steer with
the rudder stick. The stick will turn both the aircraft rudder and a small rudder
attached to the left fl oat.

Avoid taxiing cross wind if there is a breeze, as this can cause the aircraft to
fl ip over if wind gets under the upwind wing. Taxi 45 degrees into the direction
of the wind (not perpendicular to the wind) and use aileron to hold the upwind
wing down. The aircraft will naturally try to face into the wind when taxiing.

Always fully dry the aircraft after landing on water.

Wind

NOTICE:

 When you are fi nished fl ying, never leave the airplane in direct sunlight 

or a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam.

Repairs

Thanks to the Z-Foam

 material in this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be made 

using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). When parts are not 
repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number. For a list-
ing of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the end of this manual.

NOTICE: 

Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT handle 

the aircraft until accelerant fully dries.

Summary of Contents for Carbon-Z Cub SS

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni Carbon Z Cub SS SAFE Select Technology Optional Flight Envelope Protection...

Page 2: ...arnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating in a manner t...

Page 3: ...Quick Start Information Transmitter Setup 1 Blank Acro Model 2 Wing Type 1 Aileron 1 Flap 3 Servo Reversing Gear Reversed All Others Normal 4 Travel Adjust All Surfaces 100 Dual Rates High Rate Low Ra...

Page 4: ...X6 DX7 DX7S DX8 DX9 DX10t DX18 DX20 and iX12 Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model do a model reset then name the model Set Aileron Eleva tor and Rudder Dual Rates to HIGH 100 LOW...

Page 5: ...gs with the holes of the landing gear bracket Secure the landing gear into place using 2 screws F and 2 nuts G Repeat installation for opposite strut 4 Connect both hooks H to the holes located on the...

Page 6: ...he hinges by turning the rudder left then carefully apply thin CA to each hinge in the right side of each slot Repeat this process for the left side of the rudder Apply 4 5 drops on each hinge on each...

Page 7: ...les in the bottom of the horizontal tail 4 Attach the ball link C to the elevator control horn s middle hole using the included nut D and screw E 5 Ensure the elevator servo arm is in the correct posi...

Page 8: ...om the motor for correct propeller operation Ensure the nut holds the propeller tightly without damaging the propeller 6 Install the spinner M on the collet using the screw N Disassemble in reverse or...

Page 9: ...ghten lock nuts on the screws Ensure the vertical brackets can pivot freely on the wing mounts 3 Install the wide front strut G on the front strut mounts using a screw H and lock nut F 4 Install the n...

Page 10: ...ngs on the fuselage using 4 thumb screws E in the holes on the top of the wings 5 Install the 2 antenna F on top of the two rear thumb screws by pressing them onto the thumb screw 6 Connect the left a...

Page 11: ...e 2 Attach the appropriate control surfaces servo leads to the their respective ports on the receiver using the table at the right 3 Using double sided servo tape mount the receiver on the receiver pl...

Page 12: ...attery compartment that best suits your battery size and weight The battery compartment has multiple positions to lock the battery tray into B as shown Once in place press down on the lock tab to lock...

Page 13: ...switched OFF The throttle will not arm if the transmitter s throttle control is not put at the lowest position If problems are encountered follow the binding instructions and refer to the transmitter...

Page 14: ...n the clevis on the linkage to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn After binding a transmitter to the aircraft receiver set the trims and sub trims to 0 then ad...

Page 15: ...ileron Elevator Rudder Flaps Center of Gravity CG The CG location is measured from the leading edge of the wing at the root This CG location has been determined with the recommended Li Po battery SPMX...

Page 16: ...rranty Flaps When using aps takeoffs and landings are shorter When taking off the tail will come off the ground quicker for bet ter rudder control during the takeoff roll During landing the aps allow...

Page 17: ...rvo must be set to NORMAL with servo travel at 100 for correct operation of the tow release 5 Move the servo arm down using the GEAR switch 6 Remove the screw E and servo arm F from the servo gure 1 7...

Page 18: ...nd adjust the ap travel to your preference on subsequent ights TRAVEL SUBTRIM and ABSOLUTE TRAVEL varies slightly per aircraft and will need to be ned tuned for your speci c aircraft ABSOLUTE TRAVEL i...

Page 19: ...greater Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Motor disconnected from ESC Make sure motor is connected to the ESC Extra propeller noise or extra vibration Damaged prope...

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Page 21: ...e aircraft control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the speci c event b An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot...

Page 22: ...nty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you...

Page 23: ...nce and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible fo...

Page 24: ...emark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Cub Crafters Carbon Cub associated emblems and logos and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Cub Crafter...

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